Fistula flowers are light yellow hanging in groups almost 12 inches in length. This cassia is a summer bloomer starting as early as April then through August and a South Florida favorite

Easy to grow, Cassia fistula is tolerant of many soils and light salt drift. Once established, it is a carefree tree with few requirements except food

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Cassia is a huge genus that includes many of the most colorful trees and shrubs in the tropics. Many cassia shrubs are planted throughout the state (zone 9-10) as they can handle Central and North Florida weather very well

Most Cassia shrubs are heavy bloomers with yellow flowers, are rated 15-30 feet and many are trained to be small trees. Plant them in full sun for best flowering. Groups of three are very nice as a medium height focal point

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